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Siovaughn is expected to quickly file an appeal, likely on Monday, citing that grounds do not exist for what's known as a "bifurcate judgment" — in short, an order that will end the marriage but not decide either custody of the couple's two children or how the marital assets will be decided.

"There is not an appropriate circumstance to grant a bifurcation," attorney Michael Kalcheim said Thursday night in a telephone interview from Chicago.

Kalcheim said Siohvaughn Wade is prepared to start the next chapter in her life, but is concerned for her children. The appeal can be filed only after Friday's judgment is entered.

"All she wants is to have the mother and father raise the child," Kalcheim said.

Dwyane Wade is seeking sole custody of his sons, ages 8 and 3, and was awarded temporary custody earlier this month after a judge determined his visitation time with the kids "has been frustrated on an ongoing basis as a result of continual interference" by his estranged wife.

"All I'm focused on now is to make sure Zaire and Zion are put in the best situation possible," Wade said after court. "I've had them for a while now and its been the best thing about this summer.

Wade is expected to become a free agent on July 1 and wants to remain with the Heat, who could offer a contract worth around $127 million.